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Help and support

Queensland Voluntary Assisted Dying Support Service (QVAD-Support)

QVAD-Support provides support to anyone involved in voluntary assisted dying, including healthcare workers and providers.

Support and wellbeing framework

The support and wellbeing framework is designed support the health and wellbeing of healthcare workers involved in voluntary assisted dying.

Communities of practice

Learn about the communities of practice facilitated by QVAD Support and Pharmacy Service.

Support services

Information on helplines that provide support and counselling.

Last updated: 9 December 2022

Contact us

Contact QVAD-Support

Email: qvadsupport@health.qld.gov.au
Phone: 1800 431 371

Contact the Voluntary Assisted Dying Unit

Email: VAD@health.qld.gov.au

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Apply to become a voluntary assisted dying practitioner

Learn more about the practitioner eligibility requirements and submit your application to become an authorised voluntary assisted dying practitioner.

Education module for healthcare workers

Developed in partnership with Queensland University of Technology, this short online education module is available to all healthcare workers in Queensland. It provides an overview of the voluntary assisted dying process, and roles and responsibilities of healthcare workers.

Access the online module